Audiology

What is audiology?

Audiology is the clinical evaluation and management of hearing and balance problems in people of all ages. It also involves the fitting and management of hearing aids and other hearing assistive devices.

The specialist who practices audiology is called an audiologist.

Signs that may indicate the need to see an audiologist for a hearing evaluation:

Problems hearing over the telephone

Trouble following conversations when two or more people speak at once

Trouble following conversations in a setting with a noisy background

Confusion about where sounds are located

Having to ask people to repeat themselves

Problems hearing or understanding speech of children or women

Most people seem to mumble or not speak clearly

Problems with misunderstanding others and making inappropriate responses

Others notice that television volume is high

Missing sounds of telephone or doorbell ringing

Avoiding activities because of problems with hearing and understanding speech